Show Notes
Residential lending may be showing signs of slowing, but does that mean brokers should be worried? Or is it the perfect time to start looking beyond the home loan?
Join Broker Daily's Liam Garman and Accendo's Trent Carter as they unpack what a changing property market could mean for brokers, why diversification is becoming more important than ever, and how commercial lending can help build a more resilient business through every stage of the market cycle. The pair also discuss why your existing client database could be your biggest growth opportunity, how to build stronger relationships with self-employed clients, the common mistakes brokers make with their CRM, and the practical first steps to building confidence in commercial lending.
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